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Attention
Adjust the following three settings when using the unit for the first time.
Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 50)
The unit is delivered from the factory with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame
frequency according to the TV standard, refer to the procedures described on page 13.
Set VF TYPE on the <SYSTEM MODE> screen on the SYSTEM SETTING page depending on your viewfinder. The
factory setting is set to the HD viewfinder.
The unit is a solid CCD camera recorder integrating 2/3-inch 2.2-megapixel components that support interlaced/progressive
drive (reading all pixels) and record/playback that supports the compression format for AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50 and
DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV.
The unit supports the HD and SD methods shown in the following table. The unit is also equipped with CAC (chromatic
aberration correction function for the magnification ratio chromatic aberration of lenses), Scan Reverse (corrects images when
Anamo lenses or lenses for film applications are used), and the film-like gamma function.
For recording, the compression and recording methods are selectable among AVC-Intrra100, AVC-Intra50, DVCPRO HD,
DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV. Since minimal image deterioration occurs when recording with AVC-Intra 100 compression in
particular, high image quality can be retained.
_ Supported formats
Mode
SYSTEM MODE
1080-59.94i
HD
1080-50i
480-59.94i
SD
576-50i
General
Shooting/Recording method
AVC-Intra100
59.94i
29.97P (Native)
AVC-Intra50
23.98P (Native)
59.94i
29.97P Over 59.94i
DVCPRO HD
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull down)
23.98PA Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull down)
AVC-Intra100
50i
25P (Native)
AVC-Intra50
50i
DVCPRO HD
25P over 50i
59.94i
DVCPRO50
29.97P Over 59.94i
DVCPRO
23.98P Over 59.94i (2-3 Pull down)
DV
23.98PA Over 59.94i (2-3-3-2 Pull down)
DVCPRO50
50i
DVCPRO
25P Over 50i
DV
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  • Page 1 General Attention Adjust the following three settings when using the unit for the first time. Adjust the black-balance setting when using the unit for the first time. (Refer to page 50) The unit is delivered from the factory with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the TV standard, refer to the procedures described on page 13.
  • Page 2 Features of Camera unit _ Multi-format _ DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function By applying the interlace drive/progressive drive With this function, the dynamic range of high brightness (reading all pixels) to the 2.2-mega pixel CCD, the unit areas that may be skipped with white blanks in an supports a variety of recording methods.
  • Page 3 Features of Recorder/player unit _ Multiple Slots _ HD: Format AVC-I100/AVC-I50/DVCPRO HD AJ-HPX3000 is equipped with five slots for P2 cards. Up SD: Format DVCPRO50/DVCPRO/DV to five cards may be inserted in these slots for Recorded video is compressed through a component continuous recording.
  • Page 4 _ Text Memos & Shot Marks _ Recording Time Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of text Operation of the following P2 cards with AJ-HPX3000 memo added to the thumbnail associated with the time has been verified: AJ-P2C004HG (4 GB) code, together with shot marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts from reject cuts.
  • Page 5 By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted (when the AJ-YA350AG is attached) in AJ-HPX3000 can be used as a bulk storage device. The camera-recorder with the AJ-YA350AG extension It is also possible to store data on a P2 card onto a USB board attached can record SDI signals input through the 2.0-connected external hard disk equipped with USB...
  • Page 6 Other features _ Viewfinder connection _ User button From the viewfinder connector of the unit, 1080-59.94i, On the side panel of the unit, three user buttons (USER 1080-50i, 480-59.94i or 576-50i signals are output. MAIN/USER1/USER2) are available. Furthermore, signals are output for switching the Each button can be assigned the on/off function for any frequencies of the connected viewfinder.
  • Page 7 Color TV Standard Settings (Settings for frame frequency) The unit is delivered with the color TV standard not yet specified. To revise the settings for frame frequency according to the preferred standard, refer to the procedures described below. After connecting the unit to the power supply and then Turn off the power supply once and then turn on it turning on the power, press the MENU SW button while again.
  • Page 8 Hard carrying case: AJ-P2C008HG AJ-HT901G SD Memory cards* AJ-P2C016RG AJ-P2C032RG For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the operating Instructions, visit the P2 Support Desk at the following Web sites. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ General ：System Configuration...

  • Page 9: Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback P2 Cards Inserting P2 Cards Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT button pops up. Note When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to set the time data beforehand. On how the time data is set, see [ Setting Time Data ] (page 57).
  • Page 10 <For Your Information> Removing P2 Cards The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using the menu option ACCESS LED. This option can be found While pressing down the slide lock button, move the on the <OPTION MODE> screen, which is accessible from slide-out door to the left.
  • Page 11 P2 Viewer software. Download it from the following website. (Compatible with the Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems.) https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ When using regular IT tools such as Microsoft Windows Explorer or Apple Finder to transfer data to a PC, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 12 Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedure for shooting Note that the recording order is retained even if the power and recording. Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last your system to ensure that it works properly.
  • Page 13 Shooting White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Comple- tion For shooting, follow the steps below. Select a filter according to light conditions. When the white balance is saved: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B]. When the white or black balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance: Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].
  • Page 14 Normal Recording REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of video and sound on the P2 card. A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated through a shooting action, together with such added information as meta data, is called a “clip”.
  • Page 15 PRE-RECORDING function The internal memory of your unit is capable of storing Notes several seconds of video and sound data coming from the “P-REC” indication when the “PRE REC MODE” camera. This capability can be used to record video and menu option is set to OFF sound several seconds before either the REC START/ After recording is stopped, the “P-REC”...
  • Page 16 Loop Recording When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this Notes function allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. When the LOOP REC capability is used, each P2 card Even when the free space of a P2 card is used up, this must have at least one minute of free space.
  • Page 17 To check the previous recording during a pause To stop recording Press the RET button at the lens to put the AJ-HPX3000 into REC REVIEW mode. ONE SHOT operation continues after Press the STOP button. Recording stops. Then, the camera the REC REVIEW.
  • Page 18 If the power is turned off during recording LENS FILE CARD R/W, READ USER DATA, and If the AJ-HPX3000 is turned off during interval recording, READ FACTORY DATA cannot be executed. the video stored in memory is recorded onto the P2 card, and then the camera automatically turns off.
  • Page 19 ONE CLIP REC Function This function compiles multiple recordings into a combined Exiting ONE CLIP REC mode clip and does not isolate single recordings (from REC START to STOP) to single clips. Set the ONE CLIP REC MODE item to “OFF” in the Menu. REC Start REC Start REC Start...
  • Page 20 (present as of Nov. 2009). Refer to the P2 support page from the following web site for the most recent information on software that has been confirmed to work with these types of clips. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Recording and Playback ：ONE CLIP REC Function...
  • Page 21 Recording Review Function When recording is paused, pressing the RET button automatically locates the last two seconds of video just recorded, and the viewfinder provides video playback. After playback, the camera-recorder is again ready to start recording. The picture location/playback duration can be increased to up to 10 seconds by continuously pressing the RET button.
  • Page 22 Normal and Variable Speed Playback The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback Notes through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD The camera-recorder cannot play back clips where the monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO SYSTEM MODE differs. If this is the case, set the SYS- OUT or MON OUT connector of camera-recorder also TEM MODE of camera-recorder to the format of the provides color playback.
  • Page 23 SHOT MARK button Recording Setting and Operation Mode AJ-HPX3000 recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the menus and switches. Menu switches related to system/recording Buttons...

  • Page 24: Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    Adjustments and Settings for Recording Multi Format Video system and Recording format The unit uses an interlace/progressive scan (reading all pixels) switchable type CCD. With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the SYSTEM MODE screen on the SYSTEM SETTING menu, you can select an image system from among 12 types including HD (1080i) and SD formats.
  • Page 25 Recording formats and output connector signal formats The table below shows the formats used to record signals from the CCD and externally input signals along with the formats for signals output from the output connectors. Menu setting Recording/Output VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (VBS),...

  • Page 26: Lamps In The Viewfinder Screen

    Viewfinder Screen Status Displays In addition to video images, the viewfinder displays lamps and text that indicate the settings and operating status of the unit, together with messages, a center marker, a safety zone marker and the camera ID. Lamps in the Viewfinder Screen BATT (battery) Lamp This lamp starts blinking a few minutes before the battery charge starts to run out, and stays illuminated...

  • Page 27: Selecting Viewfinder Display Information

    Selecting Viewfinder Display Information To select the information items you want to have displayed # < VF INDICATOR2 > in the viewfinder screen, go to the <VF INDICATOR1>, :OFF <VF INDICATOR2> and <VF INDICATOR3> screens from FILM REC MODE :OFF the VF page, and turn on or off the appropriate options, or specify desired values.
  • Page 28 Information Item Indication Status This indicates the mode that the unit operates in. 1. System mode 1080 1080 interlace mode 480 interlace mode 576 interlace mode This indicates the video system when signals output from CCD are 2. Camera mode recorded on a P2 card or output as video signals.
  • Page 29 Information Item Indication Status LOW/MID/HIGH Value set for the master gain 10. MODE CHECK –3 to 30 Example: LOW: 0 Indication Area S.GAIN 30/36 Gain value to which S.GAIN and DS.GAIN are assigned (STATUS: 6 : /10 : /12 : / DS.GAIN Master gain, 15 : /20 :...
  • Page 30 Information Item Indication Status AWB A ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch A. 11. Camera Warning and AWB B ACTIVE AWB being performed on Ch B. Report Area AWB A OK ¢ . ¢ K AWB successful on Ch A. (related to AWB, ABB AWB B OK ¢...
  • Page 31 This is displayed when shot marks cannot be added. UPDATING Clip information is being updated. Playback operation disabled. USB DEVICE AJ-HPX3000 is in USB DEVICE mode. When communication is disabled, the indication blinks. USB HOST Indicates that the camera-recorder is set to the USB HOST mode. When the external hard disk is not successfully recognized, then the indication blinks.
  • Page 32 Information Item Indication Status 15. Chromatic aberration Displayed when chromatic aberration compensation is activated compensation Lens extender used. 16. Extender ¢ . ¢ K Color temperature assigned to A, B, and PRST of the WHITE BAL switch 17. Color temperature (this is a value stored at AWB performance or a value set through the menu option).
  • Page 33 P2 Card Remaining Free Space/capacity Indication Menu option 5.P2 card remaining free space 6.P2 card remaining free space Status of Recording unit status P2 CARD REMAIN* indication* indication (during MODE CHECK)* Under normal Other than LOOP TOTAL The total remaining free space of all Not provided conditions REC mode...
  • Page 34 Indications Available in the Viewfinder Screen Selectable Provided when between on and the appropriate Provided during Provided during Selectable off through menu status is MODE CHECK* playback options encountered. – – 1. System mode ⃝ ● ⃝ – – 2. Camera mode ⃝...
  • Page 35 Display Modes and Setting Changes/adjustment Result Messages The messages that appear on the viewfinder screen to # < VF DISPLAY > indicate changes to settings and adjustment results may DISP CONDITION :NORMAL be limited, or set not to appear, through the menu option DISP MODE VF OUT DISP MODE.

  • Page 36: Setting The Marker Displays

    Setting the Marker Displays The center, safety zone, safety zone area and frame Note markers may be set to ON or OFF, along with The indication MKR:A at the upper right of the screen specifications of the marker types. To set and select shows the current indication status.
  • Page 37 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails Playback, delete, copy or restore the clip. A clip is a data group that includes the images and voices Add or delete a shot mark and a text memo on the clip created from one shooting session, together with thumbnail.
  • Page 38 Thumbnail Screen Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail Display Mode screen on the LCD monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL The type of the thumbnail indicated on the display and button again returns the display to the regular display. the types of the other information screens are When switching is done from the regular screen display to indicated.
  • Page 39 Recording mode Edit Copied Clip Indicator The recording mode for the clip on which the pointer is This marker is displayed on a clip when the model located is indicated. supports edit copy, such as the AJ-HPM100. For more information about edit copying, see the instruction System format manual for a mode that supports edit copying.
  • Page 40 Selecting Thumbnails Multiple thumbnails can be randomly selected in the thumbnail screen. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer (yellow frame) to the desired clip and press the SET button. The frame around the selected thumbnail changes to a blue frame. Press the SET button again to deselect the clip.
  • Page 41 Switching the Thumbnail Display The display can be switched so that only those clips matching the specified conditions are displayed in the thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button. Select THUMBNAIL from the thumbnail menu. Switch the thumbnail display by selecting one of the following The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Changing Thumbnails

    Changing thumbnails It is possible to replace thumbnails with images that include previously attached text memos while images are recorded or played back. Add text memos to images that you intend to change. Refer to [ Text Memo Function ] (page 43) for the method to add text memos.
  • Page 43 Shot Mark A shot mark can be added to a clip thumbnail to distinguish this clip from the others. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use the cursor buttons to move the pointer over the clip to which you want to attach a shot mark.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Text Memo

    Playing back a clip at the position where a text memo is recorded Press the THUMBNAIL button. Move the pointer over the clip that contains the The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. desired text memo to playback and press the SET button.
  • Page 45 Using a text memo to break a clip and copy the necessary portion Select a desired text memo in a clip by carrying out User the cursor buttons and SET buttons to select the steps for [ Playing back a clip at the position where destination slot.
  • Page 46 Reconnection of Incomplete Clips Incomplete clips may be generated when clips recorded on Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select OPERATION > RE-CONNECTION from the multiple P2 cards (connected clips) are separately copied thumbnail menu. to different cards. Reconnection function generates one clip (the original, connected clip) from incomplete clips.
  • Page 47 PC. Download the latest update version of P2 viewer from the following URL and install it to your PC: Note https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Press the thumbnail button while pressing MODE CHECK button when a thumbnail is displayed to move Regarding SD memory cards to be used, see <Cautions...
  • Page 48 *2 Be sure to enter TEXT when entering MEMO. It is not possible to record only PERSON or OFFSET. Note AJ-HPX3000 only displays printable ASCII characters. Checking and modifying read metadata The camera-recorder allows you to check the details of read metadata.
  • Page 49 Japanese or Chinese characters indicated in English or other characters that cannot be indicated in English will not display properly; they will be indicated as ¢ . The letters which can be input with AJ-HPX3000 are only the alphanumeric. AJ-HPX3000 cannot input Japanese and Chinese.
  • Page 50 [ Video Encoder Card Status Display (optional) ] (page 134). For instructions on updating, refer to the P2 support page on the following website. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Formatting a P2 Card Press the THUMBNAIL button. The following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 51 Formatting SD memory cards SD memory cards can also be formatted from the thumbnail screen. With an SD memory card inserted into the camera-recorder, perform the following operation: Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears on the LCD monitor. Press the THUMBNAIL MENU button and select OPERATION >...
  • Page 52 Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode The thumbnail display mode can be customised to suit THUMBNAIL SIZE: your preferences. For the size of thumbnails displayed on one screen, either LARGE (3 a 2 thumbnails displayed) or NORMAL (4 a 3 thumbnails displayed) can be Press the THUMBNAIL button.

  • Page 53: Clip Property

    SET Note button to check the detailed content. The underlined AJ-HPX3000 is not capable of recording or playing items are automatically set during shooting. For more back voice memos. information on displayed metadata, see [Setting of Clip Meta Data] (page 125).

  • Page 54: P2 Card Status Display

    Press the SET button Press OK on the keyboard to write the modified metadata on the clip and return to the metadata The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying window. metadata is displayed. Use the keyboard to modify The input window (soft keyboard) for modifying the metadata.
  • Page 55 Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings From the thumbnail menu, select PROPERTY > CARD STATUS. The following screen appears. When “REMAIN” is selected: When “USED” is selected: Write-protect Mark Write-protect Mark mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected. mark appears if the P2 card is write-protected.

  • Page 56: Sd Memory Card Status Display

    If this is the case, writing or reading will not be the remaining memory capacity exceeds 999 min, [999 successful. Format the card with the AJ-HPX3000. For min] is displayed. more on formatting SD memory cards, see [Formatting SD The remaining capacity is displayed only when set to memory cards] (page 129).
  • Page 57 Connection with external device Connection through the DVCPRO connector Records of signals input to the DVCPRO connector The condition indicator character is not shown in the Refer to [32.DVCPRO connector] (page 22) to viewfinder screen and the output images. The following functions are not available. connect the 1394 cable (DV cable).
  • Page 58 External device control through DVCPRO connection The DVCPRO connector can be connected with an exter- Notes nal device for recording backup copies to control the start When the Fire Store FS-100 is used as external storage, and stop of recording. the VITC UB MODE menu option on the TC/UB screen on the MAIN OPERATION page can be set to FRM.
  • Page 59 Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port Connection with a PC in the USB DEVICE mode By connecting AJ-HPX3000 with an external PC using USB 2.0, the P2 card connected to AJ-HPX3000 can be used as a mass storage device.

  • Page 60: Usb Host Mode

    USB HOST mode In this mode, it is possible to connect to a hard disc drive (HDD), store card data (EXPORT: Refer to " Writing data on a hard disc drive " (page 141) ), view thumbnails of stored clips (EXPLORE: Refer to " Viewing hard disc drive information " (page 139) ), and write data back to P2 cards (IMPORT: Refer to "...
  • Page 61 PARTITION Viewing hard disc drive information This section indicates the type of the hard disc drive. You can view the information on the hard disc drive The available functions depend on the type of hard disc drive. connected via USB 2.0 with the following steps. HDD type Feature Available functions...
  • Page 62 MODEL VERIFY This section indicates the model of the P2 card that This section indicates the verification setting and originally contained data on the partition. results at the time the data on the partition was recorded. Note ON:FINISHED : Press the cursor button (!) to switch to the PARTITION Verification was performed and the results agreed.
  • Page 63 Writing data on a hard disc drive Writing data back to P2 cards You can select clips on the hard disc drive to be written Switch the mode to USB HOST. For more information, back to P2 cards. see [ Switching to the USB HOST mode ] (page 138). Switch the mode to USB HOST.
  • Page 64 PC. By using the drive mount converter distributed on the following URL, the hard disk drive can be mounted in the designated folder when connected. https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/ Connection with external device : Connection with external devices using the USB 2.0 port...
  • Page 65 Connection using the SDI IN connector (when AJ-YA350AG attached) Confirm that the HD/SD-SDI input board (AJ- YA350AG: optional accessory) is attached to the unit and that the wires are connected properly. For details, refer to the installation manual for the AJ-YA350AG. Confirm that the connected device has the same signal format as camera-recorder.

  • Page 66: Maintenance And Inspections

    Maintenance and Inspections Inspections Before Shooting Make sure you check that the system is operating normally before embarking on a shoot. We recommend using a color video monitor to check the image. Preparing for Inspections Mount a charged battery pack. Insert a P2 card into the card slot and close the slide cover.

  • Page 67: Inspecting The Memory Recording Functions

    Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions Make sure you successively carry out the inspections from 2. Inspecting the Audio Level Automatic Adjustment [1. Inspecting the P2 Card Recording] to [4. Inspecting the Set the AUDIO SELECT CH1 and CH2 switches to Earphone and Speaker].

  • Page 68: Cleaning Inside The Viewfinder

    6. Inspection of the clock, time code, and user bits Set the TCG switch to [F-RUN]. Set the user’s bit as required. Check that the counter display number changes Please refer to [ Setting of the user bits ] (page 59) for regardless of recording status.

  • Page 69: Connector Signals

    Connector Signals Panasonic part number K1AY104J0001 Panasonic part number K1AA104H0038 DC IN DC OUT Maker part number HR10A-7R-4SC(73) HA16RX-4P （ SW1 ） Maker part number 1 GND (Hirose Denki) (Hirose Denki) R TALLY Connector at the cable side (Open collector)
  • Page 70 Panasonic part number K1AY110JA001 REMOTE Maker part number HR10A-10R-10SC(71) CAM DATA (H) Data from the camera to the remote control (H) (Hirose Denki) CAM DATA (C) Data from the camera to the remote control (C) Connector at the cable side...
  • Page 71 Panasonic part number K1AY112JA001 LENS Maker part number HR10A-10R-12SC(71) RET-SW ON/OFF of the return video (Hirose Denki) RETURN ON: GND RETURN OFF: OPEN REC-START/STOP Control for recording start/stop +5 V START STOP START IRIS-AUTO ON/OFF of the forced iris servo SERVO ON: +5V±0.5V...
  • Page 72 Panasonic part number K1GB25A00010 Unislot Interface Maker part number HDBB-25S(05) CH-1 SHIELD (Hirose Denki) CH-1 HOT Audio input from the wireless receiver: CH1 HOT CH-1 COLD Audio input from the wireless receiver: CH1 COLD +12V UNREG Power supply to the wireless receiver...

  • Page 73: Warning Description Tables

    Warning System Warning Description Tables If a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on, or during operation, this will be indicated by the WARNING lamp, lamps inside the viewfinder and a warning tone. Note The WARNING lamp has the highest priority, followed by the tally lamp, and then the warning tone. When multiple errors occur simultaneously a higher priority indication will be triggered.
  • Page 74 5. P2 Card Fully Recorded 8. Number of Clips Exceeded “00:00:00:11” appears in the time code Display window All 7 bar indicators for remaining MEDIA Display window display field. Even after recording is stopped, indication capacity start blinking. this display continues to blink until the next indication This lamp will illuminate continuously until an operation is performed.
  • Page 75 10. 1394 Error 13. P2 Card Error The 1394 E- ¢¢ indicator in the display Displays “00:00:00:11” in the time code Display window Display window window blinks. For more information, see display. The window continues to flash until indication indication the next operation, even after stopping [ 1394 Error Codes ] (page 154).

  • Page 76: Error Codes

    Error Codes The following error codes are displayed in the display window if an error occurs in the camera: Confirm the type of warning and refer to the details in the [ Warning Description Tables ] (page 151) for countermeasures. Code No.

  • Page 77: Warning And Error Display For Thumbnail Operation And Usb Host Mode

    Card Warning Code Indication in display Code No. Description Recording window The directory structure on the P2 card is not Operation continues. However, back up data E-70 supported. ([DIR NG CARD (Slot No.)] is on the P2 card as soon as possible, and A warning code blinks once indicated on the viewfinder.) format the card before using it again.
  • Page 78 Item Message Description Measure HDD CAPACITY Not enough space left on the hard disk. There is not enough space on the connected hard FULL! disk. Use a new hard disk or formatted hard disk. TOO MANY There are too many partitions. Hard disks can handle up to 23 partitions.
  • Page 79 Menu Menu Configuration MENU USER MENU SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE MAIN MENU OPTION MODE RB GAIN CONTROL REC FUNCTION PAINT OUTPUT SEL RGB BLACK CONTROL OPTION MENU MATRIX DOWNCON SETTING COLOR CORRECTION OPTION LCD MONITOR AREA SETTING LOW SETTING GENLOCK MID SETTING 1394 SETTING HIGH SETTING...
  • Page 80 USER MENU is factory-set. The menu can USER MENU: LIGHT button be configured to suit your preferences by specifying each option according to your purposes and frequency of use, through the <USER MENU SELECT> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN MENU page. For more information, see [ Selecting Options for USER MENU ] (page 160).

  • Page 81: Setting Menu Options

    Setting Menu Options The menu options are set with the MENU and JOG dial Turn the JOG dial button to move the mark ( > ) to a buttons. desired option. Then, press the JOG dial button. The The menu comprises main menu, sub-menus and options value starts blinking.

  • Page 82: Selecting Options For User Menu

    Selecting Options for USER MENU Go to the USER MENU SELECT page from MAIN MENU. Then, open relevant options menu screens to select options to add to USER MENU. Only the selected options are displayed as options in USER MENU. For information about how to navigate this menu, see [ Setting Menu Options ] (page 159).

  • Page 83: System Setting

    Menu Description Tables SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range SYSTEM 1080-59.94i For setting the system frequency and the SCAN Specify whether image correction is recording format of the unit. used or not, when an anamorphic lens MODE 1080-50i REVERSE...
  • Page 84 OPTION MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the method for detecting REC REC TALLY Select the method for displaying the AUTO REC recording status of camera-recorder GREEN START/STOP marks from the frame rate TYPE1 when controlling an external VTR by CHAR...
  • Page 85 REC FUNCTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range INTERVAL Sets INTERVAL REC function. PRE REC 1SEC Set PRE RECORDING. ON: Uses internal memory to perform REC MODE ONE SHOT TIME 1-15SEC: interval recording. 8SEC Set the length of time that can be ONE SHOT: retrospectively recorded before the...
  • Page 86 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the ONE CLIP REC mode. Select whether or not to output clip ONE CLIP THUMBNAIL REC MODE ON: Operate in ONE CLIP REC mode. thumbnails displayed on the LCD OFF: Do not operate in ONE CLIP REC monitor to the video output and monitor mode.
  • Page 87 LCD MONITOR Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range BRIGHTNESS –7 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. Perform fine phase adjustment for H PHASE –100 horizontal hold when configuring a FINE +000 system. – C U F – –...
  • Page 88 PAINT RB GAIN CONTROL RGB BLACK CONTROL Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range R GAIN AWB –200 For setting the Rch gain when the MASTER PED –200 For setting the level of the master WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST pedestal.
  • Page 89 MATRIX COLOR CORRECTION Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MATRIX For selecting the color correction table –63 For performing the color saturation for the linear matrix. correction of red. TABLE (SAT) S C U F R S C U F R MATRIX R-G –63...
  • Page 90 LOW SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, MASTER –3dB R(PHASE) –63 For performing the hue correction for 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. GAIN red.
  • Page 91 MID SETTING HIGH SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, MASTER –3dB Select the master gain from –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB. 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, or 30dB.
  • Page 92 ADDITIONAL DTL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range For changing the detail level of the high KNEE APE brightness portion. S C U F R DTL GAIN(+) –31 Adjust the detail level toward + (upwards). S C U F R DTL GAIN(–) –31 Adjust the detail level toward the –...
  • Page 93 SKIN TONE DTL Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SKIN TONE For selecting the skin color table for Q-WIDTH enabling the skin tone detail. I-WIDTH Y-MAX The skin color table is provided in the + direction SKIN TONE TABLE item. I-CENTER By enabling the skin tone detail, it is –...
  • Page 94 KNEE/LEVEL GAMMA Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Set the master pedestal. Set the master gamma in 0.01% steps. MASTER PED –200 MASTER 0.30 GAMMA +015 0.45 S C U F R +200 S C U F R 0.75 MANUAL Set the mode when the AUTO KNEE...
  • Page 95 CAMERA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range DETAIL For switching ON/OFF of the detail GAMMA DFLT For selecting the gamma mode. signals. DFLT: This will operate as SD gamma in MODE SEL SD mode, or HD gamma in HD S C U F R mode.
  • Page 96 VF DISPLAY ZEBRA Pattern Display Video Level ZEBRA 2 Items/ Adjustable Remarks Data Saved Range SPOT 109% DISP NORMAL NORMAL: Display status constantly. HOLD HOLD: Display status only when the CONDITION MODE CHECK switch is pressed. – C U F R Set the DISP MODE.
  • Page 97 VF MARKER VF USER BOX Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range TABLE Select the VF MARKER setting table. USER BOX For setting whether the user box is First, select table A or B, then set the displayed in the viewfinder or not.
  • Page 98 VF INDICATOR1 VF INDICATOR2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For selecting ON or OFF for the For selecting ON or OFF for the color EXTENDER extender display. astigmatism correction display – C U F R –...
  • Page 99 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range REC STATUS ON Select whether or not to enable “REC” P.ON IND For the setting to display the status indication in the viewfinder and on the screen immediately after turning on the LCD monitor during recording.

  • Page 100: Cam Operation

    CAM OPERATION CAMERA ID SHUTTER SPEED Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ Setting 1 for the CAMERA ID recorded SYNCHRO Allocate SYNCHRO SCAN as a shutter ¢¢¢ on color bars. Up to 10 characters are speed selectable by the shutter switch.
  • Page 101 SHUTTER SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range POSITION1 For setting the shutter speed for POSITION5 For setting the shutter speed for POSITION 1. POSITION 5. 1/100 1/100: 59.94 Hz 1/100 1/100: 59.94 Hz 1/120 1/60: 50Hz 1/60: 50Hz...
  • Page 102 USER SW SW MODE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Allocate the USER MAIN button. For For setting the function when the USER USER MAIN RET SW R.REVIEW descriptions of the functions, see button on the unit, to which the RET S.GAIN CAM RET [ Assigning Functions to USER MAIN,...
  • Page 103 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range 2300K ; For selecting the method used to For setting the color temperature when DS.GAIN OFF L/M/H COLOR TEMP release the digital super gain mode the WHITE BAL switch is set to the DS.GAIN 3200K (cumulative gain).
  • Page 104 USER SW GAIN LENS/IRIS Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ Select whether or not to enable 30dB for Set the target value for auto iris. S.GAIN A.IRIS LEVEL 000 • SUPER GAIN. 30 dB ¢: Enable.

  • Page 105: Main Operation

    MAIN OPERATION BATTERY/P2CARD Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range BATTERY PROPAC14 Select the battery to use. Remaining CARD NEAR Select whether or not to set the alarm to SELECT TRIMPAC14 capacity detection is also performed END ALARM beep for P2 CARD NEAR END ALARM.
  • Page 106 BATTERY SETTING1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ ¢ Enable selection under BATTERY Enable selection under BATTERY PROPAC14 DIONIC160 • SELECT. • SELECT. ¢:Enable selection. ¢:Enable selection. •: Disable selection. •: Disable selection. Select auto or manual to set the NEAR Select auto or manual to set the NEAR AUTO...
  • Page 107 BATTERY SETTING2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ¢ NiCd14 Enable selection under BATTERY ¢ Enable selection under BATTERY PAG L95 SELECT. • SELECT. • ¢:Enable selection. ¢:Enable selection. •: Disable selection. •: Disable selection. Set the NEAR END voltage in 0.1 V NEAR END 11.0 AUTO...
  • Page 108 MIC/AUDIO1 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select whether or not to enable the Select the microphone low cut filter for FRONT VR MIC LOWCUT FRONT FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control for the FRONT Input Channel 4. signal selected as the input signal to OFF: The microphone low cut filter is...
  • Page 109 MIC/AUDIO2 TC/UB Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range FRONT MIC Select the phantom power supply for the TC MODE Set the time code mode. front microphone. DF: Drop frame. POWER NDF:Non drop frame. – C U F – Note REAR MIC Select the phantom power supply for the...
  • Page 110 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range TCG SET ON/OFF switching for the feature that REC REVIEW For selecting whether the time code is always starts recording (when the power regenerated to the value on the P2 card HOLD REGEN is turned ON again) the TCG value that...
  • Page 111 FILE SD CARD READ/WRITE SD CARD R/W SELECT Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range R.SELECT Select the file number to read out. SYSTEM Specify whether or not to use the MODE R/W settings for the options on the SYSTEM MODE screen when data is read or –...
  • Page 112 CAC FILE CARD READ LENS FILE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range For selecting the number for performing Select the lens file number. CARD READ FILE NO. the color astigmatism correction data SELECT operation (READ/DELETE) that is –...
  • Page 113 SCENE INITIALIZE Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range READ USER Read out the data from the user area in READ The menu (MAIN MENU, OPTION the memory. MENU) values are all reset to factory DATA FACTORY settings.
  • Page 114 MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CHECK LENS FILE ADJ Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range COLOR ON/OFF switching for checking proper RB GAIN ON: The gains of Rch and Bch operation of the camera-recorder. adjusted in <RB GAIN CHECK CTRL RESET The RGB level in the area around the...
  • Page 115 CAC ADJ DIAGNOSTIC2 Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range ON: The color astigmatism correction is SYSCON Display the software version for the performed. system control microprocessor. CONTROL SOFT OFF: The color astigmatism correction is not performed.

  • Page 116: Option Menu

    OPTION MENU OPTION AREA SETTING Items/ Adjustable Items/ Adjustable Remarks Remarks Data Saved Range Data Saved Range Select whether or not to prohibit opening AREA NTSC NTSC: Any NTSC color TV the menu screen. NTSC (J) standard other than Japan is SECURITY SELECT ON: Menu screen cannot be opened.

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